Henry Kisor

The Extraordinary Journey into the Golden Age of Comics It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I stumbled upon Michael Chabon’s “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay” at the local bookstore. The striking cover art, reminiscent of vintage comic book illustrations, immediately caught my eye. As an avid reader and a lifelong fan of … Read more

It was a dreary Sunday afternoon when I first picked up Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. The rain pattered against the windows, and I was in desperate need of an engrossing story to transport me away from the gloom outside. Little did I know that this sprawling novel would not only whisk me to … Read more

I first heard about The Septembers of Shiraz from a close friend who shares my passion for literary fiction that illuminates different cultures and perspectives. As an avid reader always seeking to broaden my horizons, I was immediately drawn to this debut novel by Iranian-American author Dalia Sofer. The story of a Jewish-Iranian family caught … Read more

It was a lazy Sunday afternoon when I stumbled upon “The Sympathizer” by Viet Thanh Nguyen at my local bookstore. The striking cover art and intriguing title immediately caught my eye, but it was the premise of a Vietnamese double agent during the Vietnam War that truly piqued my interest. As someone who has always … Read more

I first heard about Pachinko by Min Jin Lee from a friend who couldn’t stop raving about this epic family saga. As someone who loves historical fiction and stories that span generations, I was immediately intrigued. When I saw it was a National Book Award finalist, that sealed the deal – I knew I had … Read more

It was a rainy afternoon when I stumbled upon “Memoirs of a Geisha” at the local bookstore. The striking cover, adorned with a delicate Japanese fan and a woman’s silhouette, immediately caught my eye. Having always been fascinated by Japanese culture, I couldn’t resist picking it up and reading the synopsis. Little did I know … Read more

The Unbearable Lightness of Being – A Profound Exploration of Life’s Paradoxes It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up Milan Kundera’s acclaimed novel, The Unbearable Lightness of Being. I had heard so much about this modern classic, praised for its philosophical depth and literary brilliance. Yet, little did I know that … Read more

The Kite Runner is a novel that has left an indelible mark on my soul. It’s a story that resonates deeply, not just because of its powerful narrative and vivid portrayal of Afghan culture, but because of the profound themes it explores – friendship, betrayal, guilt, redemption, and the enduring human capacity for both good … Read more

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up John le Carré’s acclaimed spy novel “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.” I had been meaning to read it for years, ever since a friend passionately recommended it as the pinnacle of realistic espionage fiction. As someone fascinated by the shadowy world … Read more

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up Patricia Highsmith’s “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” I had been meaning to read it for years, ever since a friend passionately recommended it to me, claiming it was one of the most psychologically gripping novels they had ever read. With the dreary weather outside, it … Read more